US Bridges

Walker Br over Christy Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · .03 MI S - Ky 32 · Structure no. 103C00073N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Br over Christy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walker Br over Christy Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Br
CrossesChristy Creek
Location.03 MI S - Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18944, -83.31222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2009)
Projected traffic34 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Br over Christy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Br over Christy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Br over Christy Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Walker Br over Christy Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Br over Christy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.